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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.47, 615.69 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.47, 615.69 and 167.15 is: 250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.47 : 615.69 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.47/615.69 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.47x = 615.69 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.47x = 102,914.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,914.12/410.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.72

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